Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 cup of dates
  • 1 cup of nuts (I used 1/2 cup cashews and 1/2 cup of almonds)
  • 3/4 cup protein powder (I used Vega One French Vanilla but whey protein works too)
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 2 tbsp almond milk (if using whey protein, you will need to use slightly more)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instruction

  • Place dates in food processor and process until pea-like consistency is reached.
  • Add in nuts and continue processing until dates and nuts are finely ground.
  • Add in protein powder, cocoa powder, salt, peppermint extract and almond milk and process until a well-combined sticky ball is formed.
  • Take a 9 x 9 inch baking dish and line with plastic wrap.
  • Place bar mixture into dish and flatten, making sure the top is even.
  • Place in freezer for at least 15 mins.
  • Remove from freezer and lift plastic wrap out of dish.
  • Cut into 12 bars.
  • Store in fridge or freezer.